Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Yeah, it's been a minute since my last post. Er, no excuse. Just no blogging mojo. Right up there with the mostly missing sewjo. But there has a been a little teeny tiny bit of sewing so I'll document it for posterity. Nothing exciting, but at least I've finished some things. Which lately is a major accomplishment. :-)

First up, but the last things made, are a Hot Patterns Sunshine Top (the original) and a circle-ish Simplicity skirt. I haven't worn the two together yet, but I have worn the top. It's so nice to have a new Sunshine in my wardrobe. For this one, I went down to the size 14 for the neckband and shoulders, which is perfect. I had sewn it before with a 16 neck/shoulders and it fit, but flashing a bra strap was likely without deploying some strategically placed Hollywood tape. Now, no more worries for that. I think this top took me 5 weeks to sew. Not literally all sewing time, but for some reason I just couldn't force myself to sew even though I knew I wanted this top DONE and it took about that long in 10-minute spurts. Ahhh. That sewjo is a mysterious beast, no? I'm hoping it returns with a vengeance soon because there are things I want NEED in my wardrobe.

Stripe matching like a boss at the sideseams. Just don't look at my completely mismatched sleeves. I totally spaced on those and then was too lazy to fix it. It's really not a problem, so while I'm pointing it out here, I've already forgotten about it in real life.

Here's the famous and flattering neckline. And finally a clear photo. I have no idea why my camera didn't like the full-length shots but if I had to re-do them again, this blog post was never going to happen.

Here's a crappy (sense a theme?) mirror shot of the finished SBCC Mimosa top, which is what I was sewing last time I blogged. I did actually finish it fairly soon after and I've worn it a TON. I really, really needed a white blouse for work. It's a great layering piece and the front tie makes it a little less boring white shell and more pretty white blouse.

Less blown-out photo, easier to see details. One of these days I'm going to remember to cut the ties different lengths so they finish at the same length when tied.

I also got a wild hair and sewed two doggie hoodies. It's a Kwik Sew something ... too lazy to go look.

Now Alex and Charlie semi-match. Actually, the wild hair was Alex egging me on to do it.

Dani didn't get one. She doesn't get cold easily and would probably freak out if we tried to put her legs through the sleeves. She's got quirks.

Alex putting the final touches on his investment house. It rented in a week and the tenants have been in it for almost a month now. Go Alex!

And lastly, for no good reason, here's a pic of one of the two new palm trees in my yard. Summer is coming.

Hopefully, I'll be back here soon. I've got a new project on the cutting table.

I've missed your blogging voice too. My sidebar is full of bloggers who haven't posted in a while. IG is so much easier - post the pic, think of a hashtag, share at same time to fb. It helps thinking of my blog as a journal and a place to put all my flower pics...Loving the dogs in the hood.

Heather - Thanks, and that's hilarious ... my palms plugged in!! Actually, it's just the hose doing some watering. I do have to admit that the first time I was in Ottawa during a cold winter, I had no idea what those plugs into cars were, until someone explained it to me.

The dog hoodies are ADORABLE!! The sewjo comes and the sewjo goes, doesn't it? I think you did a fantastic job with the print matching on that top. I have seen very expensive clothing in stores that weren't that well done. Congrats to your son on the rental property.

I'm in tidy mode since my sewjo is on vacation with yours. And while I don't have palm trees (they're odd-looking in Potrtland Oregon), I have also been planting things. Must be the season. Happy Easter!

The white top with the green patterned skirt is a great outfit! My sewing mojo left shortly before Shannon's wedding last October, and after our attic fire at the end of October, I have not had time to even remember where my sewing machines are. Maybe this summer, after we get everything finished, I will be able to refresh my wardrobe.

Thank you for each and every comment. I appreciate them all, but I have to be honest and let you know that I'm usually bad about answering questions. I hope you understand that there just isn't enough time in the day to do everything I want to do.

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